Migration Survey Results

The results of a survey about migration promoted via social media across the UK during early 2026

Which of the following best describes what the term “migration” means to you? (Correct answer in bold)
All the below* 30.24%
Moving for work or education 2.02%
Moving from one country to another 67.34%
Moving within a country 0.40%
*Source: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/migration
How have the effects of migration affected your experiences within your community recently?
Negatively 14.92%
No significant effect 12.50%
Positively 12.50%
Somewhat negatively 11.29%
Somewhat positively 2.82%
Very negatively 31.45%
Very positively 14.52%
How do you think migration generally affects the communities people move to?
I’m not sure 4.03%
Negatively 12.10%
No significant effect 2.02%
Positively 10.48%
Somewhat negatively 10.48%
Somewhat positively 8.87%
Very negatively 35.08%
Very positively 16.94%
How do you think migration generally affects the overall economic growth of the destination country? (Correct answer in bold)
I’m not sure 4.44%
Negatively 52.82%
No significant effect 4.44%
Positively* 38.31%
*Source: https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/the-contribution-of-migration-to-regional-development_57046df4-en/full-report/component-7.html#section-d1e6815
How likely do you think immigrants are to claim welfare in ‘Western’ countries compared to non-immigrants? (Correct answer in bold)
15% less likely 6.05%
15% more likely 3.23%
35% less likely 6.85%
35% more likely 4.03%
50% less likely 11.69%
50% more likely 52.42%
No significant difference* 15.73%
*Source: https://knowledge4policy.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/tr_final_after_last_revision_21052019.pdf
How likely do you think immigrants are to be convicted of a crime in ‘Western’ countries compared to non-immigrants? (Correct answer in bold)
20% less likely 6.45%
20% more likely 7.26%
40% less likely 4.84%
40% more likely 9.68%
70% less likely 10.89%
70% more likely 43.95%
No significant difference* 16.94%
Source: https://migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/resources/commentaries/migrant-convictions-and-prison-population/#:~:text=How%20do%20rates%20of%20criminal,migration%20from%202021%20to%202024.
Which of these countries do you think hosts the most refugees – people fleeing conflict or persecution? (Correct answer in bold)
Colombia* 6.05%
Germany 37.10%
Iran 14.92%
Uganda 11.29%
UK 23.39%
USA 7.26%
*Source: Refugee Data Finder – Key Indicators
Which of these countries do you think has the highest percentage of immigrants in its population? (Correct answer in bold)
Australia 11.29%
Germany 16.94%
Lebanon 12.10%
UK 30.24%
United Arab Emirates* 15.73%
USA 13.71%
*Source: Migration Data Hub | migrationpolicy.org
Which of these countries do you think has produced the greatest number of emigrants relative to its population – people leaving the country to live somewhere else? (Correct answer in bold)
Afghanistan 58.87%
China 10.48%
Haiti 4.03%
New Zealand* 3.63%
Sierra Leone 4.84%
UK 18.15%
*Source: Migration Data Hub | migrationpolicy.org
How open are you to learning more about the experiences of migrants?
I’m not sure 3.63%
Not open 31.85%
Not very open 9.68%
Somewhat open 15.32%
Very open 39.52%